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Don Davis has been the Forum Communications Minnesota Capitol Bureau chief since 2001, covering state government and politics for two dozen newspapers in the state. Don also blogs at Capital Chatter on Areavoices.

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ST. PAUL — Minnesotans who want marijuana to ease pain and deal with other medical conditions already can get it, Gov. Mark Dayton said Thursday. However, he quickly added, buying pot on the street is illegal, and he does not endorse it. In a conference call with reporters, he said possessing a small amount of the drug could bring a fine about the same cost as a traffic ticket. “I am not advocating anybody do whatever it is that they do,” Dayton said.

ST. PAUL — Minnesota students would be guaranteed school lunches if senators agree with a House vote. By 130-0, representatives Thursday approved pumping $3.5 million into the school lunch program. The action came after a February report showed some school districts refused to provide food for students who forgot their lunch money or could not afford to pay. Some reports indicated meals students already had picked up were thrown in the trash. “No child should go through any shame, worry or embarrassment as they make their way through the lunch line in any school,” Rep.

ST. PAUL — A state Senate committee voted Tuesday to suspend Minnesota’s 2-year-old wolf hunt as a result of more information being needed. The 8-6 vote in the Senate Environment and Energy Committee favors a milder version of bills wolf proponents want to permanently end wolf hunting and trapping.

ST. PAUL — Fighting synthetic drugs is a popular topic among Minnesota legislators. Rep. Erik Simonson, D-Duluth, presented his bill Tuesday to crack down on the dangerous chemicals to the House Health and Human Services Policy Committee, going away with few questions and a unanimous vote. A Senate bill by Sen.